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Chao Anouvong Stadium Renovation on Track for Late 2026 Completion

The renovation of Vientiane’s Chao Anouvong Stadium is on track and is expected to be completed by October 2026, the Ministry of Education and Sports said.  The project, valued at JPY 4.171 billion (approximately USD 29 million), is funded through grant aid provided by the Government of Japan and is...

New Cross-Border Infrastructure Project to Strengthen Connectivity in Southern Laos

Authorities in Attapeu have officially launched construction of a major infrastructure project designed to...

Asian Development Bank Funds USD 41M for Primary Healthcare in Laos

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 41 million financing package to...

Laos Calls for Increased ASEAN Investment in Nature-Based Solutions

Laos is urging ASEAN member states to ramp up investment in Nature-based Solutions (NbS)...

New Incentives for Nature-Based Tourism Investment in Lao Forests

World Bank Laos - A decision announced today by the Lao Ministry of Agriculture...

ECCIL EuroCham and the European Union Delegation Co-organized the 2nd Lao-Europe Business Networking and Promotion

The European Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Lao PDR (ECCIL EuroCham) and the European Union Delegation in Lao PDR co-organized the Lao-Europe Business...

Thais Caught Smuggling Petrol into Laos

Nong Khai Customs House has said that Thais have been caught attempting to smuggle fuel into Laos. Bangkok Post reports that Thai citizens have made...

Laos-China Railway Opens New Station in Oudomxay Province

The Laos-China railway has announced the opening of a Namor Railway Station in Oudomxay province starting 1 June.  A standard K12/1 train will be put...

Laotians Continue to Visit Thailand for Petrol

Laotians are flocking to Nong Khai, Thailand, to fill their vehicles with petrol in response to chronic fuel shortages in Laos. According to Channel One...

Laos Party Central Committee Resolves to Address Economic Problems

The Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee has resolved to take immediate measures to address the country's economic issues, including the fuel shortages, spiraling...

Bank of Laos Vows to Resolve Foreign Exchange Problems

The Bank of the Lao PDR held a press conference today to announce solutions it has proposed for the ongoing foreign currency problem faced...